MSc Economics

• About The Program

  The Master of Science in Economics program at Birla Global University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to foster intellectual discipline, critical thinking, and analytical skills. The rigorous and industry-relevant curriculum addresses the dynamic needs of the global economy while encouraging holistic student growth. Learning is reinforced through case studies, data-driven projects, policy analysis, and seminars, with opportunities for dissertations and industry-oriented research. The program, combined with BGU’s strong academic ethos, equips graduates to take on leadership roles and excel in their chosen career domains.

• Program Objectives
  • Address socio-economic issues: Enable students to evaluate issues related to the economy, business, public policy, and society.
  • Develop analytical skills: Rigorously train students to objectively and critically examine and deduce information from core, interdisciplinary, and applied learnings.
  • Enhance quantitative and problem-solving abilities: Replenish analytical and quantitative skills and aptitude for problem-solving through academic activities.
  • Foster a research-oriented approach: Support students in undertaking research-oriented activities and evaluating policy decisions based on holistic learning.
  • Build transferable career skills: Empower students by honing transferable skills that are valuable for advanced career pursuits.
• Program Highlights
  • Interdisciplinary Curriculum: The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to foster critical and analytical thinking among students.
  • Specialization Options: Students can choose from a plethora of specializations.
  • Comprehensive Foundational Courses: Strong foundation in economics with courses such as Econometrics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics.
  • Focus on Research and Practical Application: Encourages students to engage in research through projects, term papers, and dissertations, with the aim of producing research publications.
• Career Opportunities

  An MSc Economics degree opens up a versatile and rewarding career trajectory. Graduates are well-positioned for roles such as Economist in governments or central banks (working on policy formulation, macroeconomic research, public finance), data/quantitative analyst in financial services, consulting, tech or research institutions, and financial analyst in investment banking. There are also opportunities in market research, economic consulting, NGOs, and international organisations that value skills in statistics, econometrics, forecasting and modelling. Strong academic or research interests can lead to teaching or PhD paths. In today’s data-intensive environment, an MSc in Economics significantly enhances employability and high-potential growth.

• Eligibility & Selection Criteria
  • A Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./BBA/Engineering etc.) having ‘Economics /Statistics/ Mathematics’ as one of the subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for open categories (45% for candidates belonging to reserved categories). Students not having ‘Economics /Statistics/ Mathematics’ as one of the subjects but have 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply and have to undergo bridge courses conducted by the school and secure a minimum 50% mark for final admission.
  • Selection will be on the basis of a composite score derived from academic performances in 10th, 12th, and graduation; Personal Interview & Written Ability Test (WAT). Suitable weightages for work experience, academic background, etc. are also considered.
• Fee Structure

  Semester	I	II	III	IV
  Fee (in INR)	90,500*	62,500	65,500**	62,500
  Instalment	As per offer letter	15 December 2026	15 June 2027	15 December 2027

  • *Includes registration fee of INR 15,000, refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 & annual health insurance of INR 3,000
  • ** Includes health insurance of INR 3,000
  • Foreign/NRI Students have to pay additional 20% fee ( both tuition and hostel accommodation)

  Hostel Lodging & Boarding expenses
  (Subject to revision)

  Double Occupancy

  Installments	1st Installment	2nd Installment	3rd Installment	4th Installment
  Due Date	15th June 2026	15th Dec 2026	15th June 2027	15th Dec 2027
  Lodging (A/C Accommodation)	Rs. 38,720.00	Rs. 38,720.00	Rs. 38,720.00	Rs. 38,720.00
  Boarding	Rs. 39,600.00	Rs. 39,600.00	Rs. 39,600.00	Rs. 39,600.00
  Laundry	Rs. 3600.00	Rs. 3600.00	Rs. 3600.00	Rs. 3600.00
  Total Charges	Rs. 81,920.00	Rs. 81,920.00	Rs. 81,920.00	Rs. 81,920.00

  Note:

  • Hostel-registration fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) at the time of registration
  • Student should preserve this schedule for timely payment of fees to avoid penalty for late fee deposition.
  • No notice or reminder will be sent to student or his/her parents.
  • No separate letter will be issued for Bank Education Loan.
  • Demand Draft should be made in the name of “BIRLA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY” Payable at Bhubaneswar.
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